allen AT-16, Operations & Parts Manual

Page: 33 / 104

056841 - 01/2013
SECTION 2
OPERATIONS
Page 2-3
Pre-Operating Instructions - cont’d
Watch for conditions that could cause:
• Loss of control
• A collision
• Tipover
Check overhead clearances. Know the size of doorways and canopies. Know exactly how much clear-
ance you have under power lines and telephone lines. All local, state/provincial, and federal regulations
must be met before approaching power lines, overhead or underground cables or other power sources
with any part of your power buggy. DO NOT operate the machine near energized power lines. ALWAYS
contact the electrical power company when operating near power lines. The lines should be moved,
insulated, disconnected, or de-energized and grounded before operating in the area. Keep all parts of
the machine at least 50 feet away from power lines.
Before you operate, know how and where you will travel, turn, and pickup loads.
Choose a smooth level route to prevent possible tipover or loss of load. If possible, avoid crossing the
following: Ruts, ditches, curbs, and exposed railroad tracks.
Note: When these conditions cannot be avoided travel very slowly and with extreme caution. Know
where there are any blind corner conditions on the worksite. Before turning a blind corner, stop, and
then proceed slowly.
ALWAYS maintain safe distances between the power buggy and other equipment that may be on the
worksite.
Know the weights of all loads you may be expected to transport before attempting to load them. Avoid
loads of loose material if possible. To avoid injury to personnel or damage to nearby equipment and
fi xtures watch front and rear machine clearance when driving straight and when turning.
Choose a level, parking area out of traf fi c to park the power buggy at the end of the day. If the area is
on a slope or incline, position the power buggy at right angles to the slope, set the hand brake, lower
the bucket onto the frame assembly.
For safe operation of the power buggy you must be a quali fi ed and authorized operator. To be quali-
fi ed, you must understand the written instructions supplied in the operator/maintenance manual, have
training (including actual operation of this machine), and know the safety rules and regulations for the
jobsite.
An operator must not use drugs or alcohol which can affect his alertness and coordination. An operator
on prescription or over-the-counter drugs needs medical approval to safely operate these machines.